Structural Glazing High Rise and Curtain Wall SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers high-rise structural glazing and curtain wall work, including material handling, height access, panel lifting, installation and finishing. It supports planning and risk management for glass and façade panels, access systems, falling objects and work at height.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Review façade information and plan the work
• Establish the site area and exclusion zones
• Receive and store glazing materials
• Set up systems for working at height
• Position glazing robots and lifting equipment
• Lift and place glass and façade panels
• Install curtain wall framing and glazing panels
• Install glass lift shaft components and high-rise windows
• Apply sealants and complete finishes
• Inspect and test the façade
• Clean up and demobilise the work area

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out structural glazing, curtain wall and high-rise window activities.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:

• Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation and regulations.
• Model Code of Practice: Construction Work, as guidance only and subject to local adoption.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces, as guidance only and subject to local adoption.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace, as guidance only and subject to local adoption.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the Work Environment and Facilities, as guidance only and subject to local adoption.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace, as guidance only and subject to local adoption.
• Model Code of Practice: Safe Design of Structures, as guidance only and subject to local adoption.
• AS 1288 Glass in buildings—Selection and installation.
• AS 2047 Windows and external glazed doors in buildings.
• AS 4284 Testing of building façades.
• AS/NZS 1576 Scaffolding series and AS/NZS 4576 Guidelines for scaffolding.
• AS/NZS 1891 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices series.
• AS/NZS 1418 Cranes, hoists and winches series and AS 2550 Cranes, hoists and winches—Safe use series.
• AS/NZS 4994 Temporary edge protection series.
• AS/NZS 5532 Manufacturing requirements for single-point anchor device used for harness-based work at heights.
• AS/NZS 1337.1 Personal eye-protection, AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716 respiratory protective equipment, AS/NZS 2210.3 safety footwear, AS/NZS 1270 hearing protectors and AS 1801 occupational protective helmets.

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Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)

• Task-specific job steps, hazards and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each job step
• Plant, equipment and PPE requirements where applicable
• Permits, qualifications and high-risk construction work details where applicable
• Worker consultation, sign-off and review sections